langar
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of langar
Punjabi
Example Sentences
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She mentioned the importance of a post-worship community meal known as langar, saying its purpose “is to sit down as equals and share food with everyone regardless of caste, which used to be taboo.”
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2023
The daily langar service that takes place in the dining halls of gurdwaras, where free food is served to anyone that attends, is testament to that.
From Salon • May 2, 2022
Preparing free, hot meals at community kitchens, known as langar, is a pillar of the Sikh tradition.
From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2020
Before the pandemic, he said, most people participating in langar were local Sikhs coming more for social and religious reasons than out of need.
From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2020
If that I mak abid or reſydens In to o place langar than o nycht, 672 For to defend my cuntre and my rycht.”
From Lancelot of the Laik A Scottish Metrical Romance by Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William)
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